more at http://quickfound.net/links/military_news_and_links.html
"FEATURES AND TACTICAL USE OF GA, GB, AND V NERVE AGENTS - HOW AGENTS ENTERBODY AND SYMPTOMS OF POISONING - PROTECTIVE AND FIRST-AID MEASURES AGAINST THEM ."
US ArmyTrainingFilm TF3-3432
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts, and with improved video & sound.
Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve_agent
Wikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Nerve agents are a class of phosphorus-containing organic chemicals (organophosphates) that disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer messages to organs. The disruption is caused by blocking acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that normally relaxes the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.
As chemical weapons, they are classified as weapons of mass destruction by the United Nations according to UN Resolution 687 (passed in April 1991) and their production and stockpiling was outlawed by the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993; the Chemical Weapons Convention officially took effect on April 29, 1997.
Poisoning by a nerve agent leads to contraction of pupils, profuse salivation, convulsions, involuntary urination and defecation, and eventual death by asphyxiation as control is lost over respiratory muscles. Some nerve agents are readily vaporized or aerosolized and the primary portal of entry into the body is the respiratory system. Nerve agents can also be absorbed through the skin, requiring that those likely to be subjected to such agents wear a full body suit in addition to a respirator...Biological effects
As their name suggests, nerve agents attack the nervous system of the human body. All such agents function the same way: by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase which is responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine (ACh) in the synapse. ACh gives the signal for muscles to contract, preventing them from relaxing.
Initial symptoms following exposure to nerve agents (like sarin) are a runny nose, tightness in the chest, and constriction of the pupils. Soon after, the victim will then have difficulty breathing and will experience nausea and drooling. As the victim continues to lose control of his or her bodily functions, he or she will involuntarily salivate, lacrimate, urinate, defecate, and experience gastrointestinal pain and vomiting. Blisters and burning of the eyes and/or lungs may also occur. This phase is followed by initially myoclonic jerks followed by status epilepticus. Death then comes via complete respiratory depression, most likely via the excessive peripheral activity at the neuromuscular junction of the diaphragm.
The effects of nerve agents are very long lasting and cumulative (increased by successive exposures) and survivors of nerve agent poisoning almost invariably suffer chronic neurological damage. This neurological damage can also lead to continuing psychiatric effects.
Mechanism of action
When a normally functioning motor nerve is stimulated it releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which transmits the impulse to a muscle or organ. Once the impulse is sent, the enzyme acetylcholinesterase immediately breaks down the acetylcholine in order to allow the muscle or organ to relax.
Nerve agents disrupt the nervous system by inhibiting the function of acetylcholinesterase by forming a covalent bond with the site of the enzyme where acetylcholine normally undergoes hydrolysis (breaks down). The structures of the complexes of soman (one of the most toxic nerve agents) with acetylcholinesterase from Torpedo californica have been solved by X-ray crystallography (PDB codes: 2wfz, 2wg0, 2wg1, and 1som). The mechanism of action of soman could be seen on example of 2wfz. The result is that acetylcholine builds up and continues to act so that any nerve impulses are continually transmitted and muscle contractions do not stop.
This same action also occurs at the gland and organ levels, resulting in uncontrolled drooling, tearing of the eyes (lacrimation) and excess production of mucus from the nose (rhinorrhea).
AntidotesAtropine and related anticholinergic drugs act as antidotes to nerve agent poisoning because they block acetylcholine receptors, but they are poisonous in their own right...

published:08 Nov 2015

views:64697

SHOTLIST
1. Various of US Army's 23rd Chemical Battalion soldiers wearing gas masks while demonstrating their equipment
2. Close-up of bomb on the ground
3. Close-up of member of bomb squad approaching
4. Various of bomb being contained
5. Mid of soldier in an protective suit, drilling at door during demonstration
6. Wide of soldiers in protective suits walking through door
7. Mid of soldier at biochemical containment box
8. Wide of soldiers bagging up hazardous items
9. Mid of a soldier decontaminating another soldier's suit
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lieutenant ColonelDale S. Crockett, Commander, 23rd Chemical Battalion:
"We do that primarily by chemical detection, hazard detection, decontamination which you all, I believe, saw today, at the demonstration that we did, as well as support to consequence management operations in the Republic of Korea, and that is our focus."
11. Various of soldiers participating in a ceremony to mark the 23rd Chemical Battalion's return to South Korea
STORYLINE
The US military's 23rd Chemical Battalion took part in an anti-chemical drill in Euijeongbu, South Korea on Thursday as tensions on the Korean peninsula reached their peak.
The 23rd Chemical Battalion left South Korea in 2004 when they redeployed to the US, but 250 soldiers have now returned to the US military base, Camp Stanley, in Euijeongbu, to reinforce the US commitment to the US-South Korea alliance.
Battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dale S. Crockett, said the unit specialises in chemical and hazard detection, decontamination and providing "support to consequence management operations".
South Korea's defence minister said Thursday, that North Korea had moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, but he added that it is not capable of hitting the United States and there are no signs that Pyongyang is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
The report came hours after North Korea's military warned that it has been authorised to attack the US using "smaller, lighter and diversified" nuclear weapons.
It was the North's latest war cry against America in recent weeks, with the added suggestion that it had improved its nuclear technology.
South KoreanDefence MinisterKim Kwan-jin dismissed reports in Japanese media that the missile could be a KN-08, which is believed to be a long-range missile that if operable could hit the United States.
Experts say North Korea has not demonstrated that it has missiles capable of long range or accuracy.
Some suspect that long-range missiles unveiled by Pyongyang at a parade last year were actually mock-ups.
Kim said the South Korean military has spotted no signs that North Korea is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
Those signs include the mobilisation of a number of units, including supply and rear troops, but South Korean military officials have found no such preparations in North Korea, he said.
The Pentagon announced that it will deploy a missile defence system to the US Pacific territory of Guam to strengthen regional protection against a possible attack.
Pyongyang has been railing against joint US and South Korean military exercises taking place in South Korea and has expressed anger over tightened United Nations sanctions for its February nuclear test.
This spring's annual US-South Korea drills have incorporated fighter jets and nuclear-capable stealth bombers, though the allies insist they are routine exercises.
Pyongyang calls them rehearsals for a northward invasion.
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published:31 Jul 2015

views:12363

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe. It’s the chemical soup of modern life and it’s virtually impossible to escape them.
A large proportion of these chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. They mimic our hormones and disrupt virtually every aspect of human health – beginning at our most vulnerable time, in the womb.
Experts believe the rise in the use of industrial chemicals is linked to issues like lower IQ, cancer and reproductive problems.
In this special edition of Catalyst, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the safety of these chemicals , and compares the level of chemicals in her own body with clean living convert and media personality Sarah Wilson. Is there adequate regulation and testing, or are we in the midst of an uncontrolled, human experiment?

published:31 Mar 2015

views:41472

Agent Orange: The US herbicidal compound known as Agent Orange has scarred Vietnam
July 2004
For downloads and more information visit http://www.journeyman.tv/15634/short-films/agent-orange.html
The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War means that for many the war never ended. They're still suffering the effects of chemical warfare.
"I try hard to improve our life but we cannot," sobs Mr Quy. His stomach, liver and lungs are riddled with cancer and the hospital refuses to treat him. Now he's too weak to care for his severely handicapped children. He believes it was his exposure to Agent Orange during the war which blighted his family. His only hope is that the law suit against the US companies who manufactured Agent Orange will succeed. But many are angry that it's taking so long to receive compensation. As the Head of the Association for Victims of Agent Orange states: "The Vietnamese people have suffered but unfortunately, the Americans have avoided their responsibility."
ABC Australia - Ref. 2373

published:21 Jan 2008

views:503401

The U.S. will be destroying its largest remaining stockpile of artillery shells. The Pueblo Chemical Depot in southern Colorado plans to neutralize 2,600 tons of mustard agent starting in March. This is due to a Chemical Weapons Convention deadline that was set in 1997 to destroy the weapons by 2012.
The U.S., Russia, Libya and Iraq have all missed the deadline. The cost of safely destroying the weapons has slowed down the process. Libya expects to finish by 2016 and Russia in 2020.
The army plans to use 2 methods to eliminate the stockpile. One method is by using an explosion chamber to tear open the shells and neutralize the mustard agent with chemicals. The other is by running a $4.5 billion plant that will dismantle the shells, neutralize the agent in water, and add bacteria to convert remaining chemicals into a product that can then be disposed of at a hazardous waste dump.
Pueblo expects to finish the job in 2019, over 55 years after some of the weapons were made.
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published:04 Feb 2015

views:3363

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The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music band composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons originating in Manchester in 1989. Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture. In the UK, they have had six number one albums and 13 top 20 singles, including two number ones.

History

Formation and early career (1984–95)

Ed Simons was born in Herne Hill, South London on 9 June 1970 to a barrister mother and a father who were not around much when Simons was growing up. Simons' two main interests when he was young were aeroplanes and musicals. Simons attended two South London public schools, Alleyn's School and Dulwich College. During his school years, he developed a fondness for rare groove and hip hop music, having frequented a club called The Mud Club from the age of 14. By the time he left school, his two main musical interests were two Manchester bands, New Order and The Smiths. After finishing school with 11 O levels and three A-levels, he continued on to study history, especially late medieval history, at the University of Manchester.

United States Army

The United States Army (USA) is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001. As the largest and senior branch of the U.S. military, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which was formed (14 June 1775) to fight the American Revolutionary War (1775–83)—before the U.S. was established as a country. After the Revolutionary War, the Congress of the Confederation created the United States Army on 3 June 1784, to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The United States Army considers itself descended from the Continental Army, and dates its institutional inception from the origin of that armed force in 1775.

Agent Orange (band)

History

The power trio's original lineup was Mike Palm on guitar and vocals, Steve Soto on bass, and Scott Miller on drums.

They first gained attention for their song "Bloodstains," originally appearing on their self-released debut 7" EP in 1980. A demo version of the song was given to Rodney Bingenheimer, a DJ at Pasadena radio station KROQ-FM, who placed it on his seminal 1980 compilation album, Rodney on the ROQ, on Posh Boy Records.

With James Levesque on bass (replacing Soto, who left to form The Adolescents), the group recorded their debut Living In Darkness album with Brian Elliot, best known for composing Madonna’s hit "Papa Don’t Preach." The record was released by Posh Boy in November 1981 and included another, newer version of "Bloodstains" (later used in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4). A 12" EP, Bitchin' Summer, followed in 1982 on Posh Boy.

Agent Orange (album)

Agent Orange is the third studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom, released on 1 June 1989 by Steamhammer/SPV. It was their last album with guitarist Frank Blackfire before he left the band and joined Kreator. The lyrical content delves deeply into Tom Angelripper's fascination with the Vietnam War, with a song dedicated to the ground assault aircraft AC-47 as well as the Agent orange defoliant-inspired title-track. It was the first thrash metal album to enter the German album charts where it reached number 36. Agent Orange sold 100,000 copies in Germany alone and marked the commercial break through for the band. The song "Ausgebombt" was released on the EP Ausgebombt with German lyrics.

In March 2010, Agent Orange was re-released in a digipak with bonus tracks and liner notes containing lyrics and rare photos.

Critical reception

In 2005, Agent Orange was ranked number 299 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.

History

Early history

Discussion of the topic dates back to the American Civil War. A letter to the War Department dated 5 April 1862 from New York City resident John Doughty proposed the use of chlorineshells to drive the Confederate Army from its positions. Doughty included a detailed drawing of the shell with his letter. It is unknown how the military reacted to Doughty's proposal but the letter was unnoticed in a pile of old official documents until modern times. Another American, Forrest Shepherd, also proposed a chemical weapon attack against the Confederates. Shepherd's proposal involved hydrogen chloride, an attack that would have likely been non-lethal but may have succeeded in driving enemy soldiers from their positions. Shepherd was a well-known geologist at the time and his proposal was in the form of a letter directly to the White House.

Chemical Warfare: Nerve Agents 1964 US Army Training Film

more at http://quickfound.net/links/military_news_and_links.html
"FEATURES AND TACTICAL USE OF GA, GB, AND V NERVE AGENTS - HOW AGENTS ENTERBODY AND SYMPTOMS OF POISONING - PROTECTIVE AND FIRST-AID MEASURES AGAINST THEM ."
US ArmyTrainingFilm TF3-3432
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts, and with improved video & sound.
Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve_agent
Wikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Nerve agents are a class of phosphorus-containing organic chemicals (organophosphates) that disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer messages to organs. The disruption is caused by blocking acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that normally relaxes the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.
As chemical weapons, they are classified as weapons of mass destruction by the United Nations according to UN Resolution 687 (passed in April 1991) and their production and stockpiling was outlawed by the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993; the Chemical Weapons Convention officially took effect on April 29, 1997.
Poisoning by a nerve agent leads to contraction of pupils, profuse salivation, convulsions, involuntary urination and defecation, and eventual death by asphyxiation as control is lost over respiratory muscles. Some nerve agents are readily vaporized or aerosolized and the primary portal of entry into the body is the respiratory system. Nerve agents can also be absorbed through the skin, requiring that those likely to be subjected to such agents wear a full body suit in addition to a respirator...Biological effects
As their name suggests, nerve agents attack the nervous system of the human body. All such agents function the same way: by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase which is responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine (ACh) in the synapse. ACh gives the signal for muscles to contract, preventing them from relaxing.
Initial symptoms following exposure to nerve agents (like sarin) are a runny nose, tightness in the chest, and constriction of the pupils. Soon after, the victim will then have difficulty breathing and will experience nausea and drooling. As the victim continues to lose control of his or her bodily functions, he or she will involuntarily salivate, lacrimate, urinate, defecate, and experience gastrointestinal pain and vomiting. Blisters and burning of the eyes and/or lungs may also occur. This phase is followed by initially myoclonic jerks followed by status epilepticus. Death then comes via complete respiratory depression, most likely via the excessive peripheral activity at the neuromuscular junction of the diaphragm.
The effects of nerve agents are very long lasting and cumulative (increased by successive exposures) and survivors of nerve agent poisoning almost invariably suffer chronic neurological damage. This neurological damage can also lead to continuing psychiatric effects.
Mechanism of action
When a normally functioning motor nerve is stimulated it releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which transmits the impulse to a muscle or organ. Once the impulse is sent, the enzyme acetylcholinesterase immediately breaks down the acetylcholine in order to allow the muscle or organ to relax.
Nerve agents disrupt the nervous system by inhibiting the function of acetylcholinesterase by forming a covalent bond with the site of the enzyme where acetylcholine normally undergoes hydrolysis (breaks down). The structures of the complexes of soman (one of the most toxic nerve agents) with acetylcholinesterase from Torpedo californica have been solved by X-ray crystallography (PDB codes: 2wfz, 2wg0, 2wg1, and 1som). The mechanism of action of soman could be seen on example of 2wfz. The result is that acetylcholine builds up and continues to act so that any nerve impulses are continually transmitted and muscle contractions do not stop.
This same action also occurs at the gland and organ levels, resulting in uncontrolled drooling, tearing of the eyes (lacrimation) and excess production of mucus from the nose (rhinorrhea).
AntidotesAtropine and related anticholinergic drugs act as antidotes to nerve agent poisoning because they block acetylcholine receptors, but they are poisonous in their own right...

1:23

US Army 23rd Chemical Battalion demonstrate equipment

US Army 23rd Chemical Battalion demonstrate equipment

US Army 23rd Chemical Battalion demonstrate equipment

SHOTLIST
1. Various of US Army's 23rd Chemical Battalion soldiers wearing gas masks while demonstrating their equipment
2. Close-up of bomb on the ground
3. Close-up of member of bomb squad approaching
4. Various of bomb being contained
5. Mid of soldier in an protective suit, drilling at door during demonstration
6. Wide of soldiers in protective suits walking through door
7. Mid of soldier at biochemical containment box
8. Wide of soldiers bagging up hazardous items
9. Mid of a soldier decontaminating another soldier's suit
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lieutenant ColonelDale S. Crockett, Commander, 23rd Chemical Battalion:
"We do that primarily by chemical detection, hazard detection, decontamination which you all, I believe, saw today, at the demonstration that we did, as well as support to consequence management operations in the Republic of Korea, and that is our focus."
11. Various of soldiers participating in a ceremony to mark the 23rd Chemical Battalion's return to South Korea
STORYLINE
The US military's 23rd Chemical Battalion took part in an anti-chemical drill in Euijeongbu, South Korea on Thursday as tensions on the Korean peninsula reached their peak.
The 23rd Chemical Battalion left South Korea in 2004 when they redeployed to the US, but 250 soldiers have now returned to the US military base, Camp Stanley, in Euijeongbu, to reinforce the US commitment to the US-South Korea alliance.
Battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dale S. Crockett, said the unit specialises in chemical and hazard detection, decontamination and providing "support to consequence management operations".
South Korea's defence minister said Thursday, that North Korea had moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, but he added that it is not capable of hitting the United States and there are no signs that Pyongyang is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
The report came hours after North Korea's military warned that it has been authorised to attack the US using "smaller, lighter and diversified" nuclear weapons.
It was the North's latest war cry against America in recent weeks, with the added suggestion that it had improved its nuclear technology.
South KoreanDefence MinisterKim Kwan-jin dismissed reports in Japanese media that the missile could be a KN-08, which is believed to be a long-range missile that if operable could hit the United States.
Experts say North Korea has not demonstrated that it has missiles capable of long range or accuracy.
Some suspect that long-range missiles unveiled by Pyongyang at a parade last year were actually mock-ups.
Kim said the South Korean military has spotted no signs that North Korea is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
Those signs include the mobilisation of a number of units, including supply and rear troops, but South Korean military officials have found no such preparations in North Korea, he said.
The Pentagon announced that it will deploy a missile defence system to the US Pacific territory of Guam to strengthen regional protection against a possible attack.
Pyongyang has been railing against joint US and South Korean military exercises taking place in South Korea and has expressed anger over tightened United Nations sanctions for its February nuclear test.
This spring's annual US-South Korea drills have incorporated fighter jets and nuclear-capable stealth bombers, though the allies insist they are routine exercises.
Pyongyang calls them rehearsals for a northward invasion.
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28:40

Our Chemical Lives | Are chemicals hurting us?

Our Chemical Lives | Are chemicals hurting us?

Our Chemical Lives | Are chemicals hurting us?

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe. It’s the chemical soup of modern life and it’s virtually impossible to escape them.
A large proportion of these chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. They mimic our hormones and disrupt virtually every aspect of human health – beginning at our most vulnerable time, in the womb.
Experts believe the rise in the use of industrial chemicals is linked to issues like lower IQ, cancer and reproductive problems.
In this special edition of Catalyst, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the safety of these chemicals , and compares the level of chemicals in her own body with clean living convert and media personality Sarah Wilson. Is there adequate regulation and testing, or are we in the midst of an uncontrolled, human experiment?

22:38

Chilling Legacy of US Chemical Warfare in Vietnam

Chilling Legacy of US Chemical Warfare in Vietnam

Chilling Legacy of US Chemical Warfare in Vietnam

Agent Orange: The US herbicidal compound known as Agent Orange has scarred Vietnam
July 2004
For downloads and more information visit http://www.journeyman.tv/15634/short-films/agent-orange.html
The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War means that for many the war never ended. They're still suffering the effects of chemical warfare.
"I try hard to improve our life but we cannot," sobs Mr Quy. His stomach, liver and lungs are riddled with cancer and the hospital refuses to treat him. Now he's too weak to care for his severely handicapped children. He believes it was his exposure to Agent Orange during the war which blighted his family. His only hope is that the law suit against the US companies who manufactured Agent Orange will succeed. But many are angry that it's taking so long to receive compensation. As the Head of the Association for Victims of Agent Orange states: "The Vietnamese people have suffered but unfortunately, the Americans have avoided their responsibility."
ABC Australia - Ref. 2373

1:21

2,600 tons of chemical weapons to be destroyed in Colorado | Mashable

2,600 tons of chemical weapons to be destroyed in Colorado | Mashable

2,600 tons of chemical weapons to be destroyed in Colorado | Mashable

The U.S. will be destroying its largest remaining stockpile of artillery shells. The Pueblo Chemical Depot in southern Colorado plans to neutralize 2,600 tons of mustard agent starting in March. This is due to a Chemical Weapons Convention deadline that was set in 1997 to destroy the weapons by 2012.
The U.S., Russia, Libya and Iraq have all missed the deadline. The cost of safely destroying the weapons has slowed down the process. Libya expects to finish by 2016 and Russia in 2020.
The army plans to use 2 methods to eliminate the stockpile. One method is by using an explosion chamber to tear open the shells and neutralize the mustard agent with chemicals. The other is by running a $4.5 billion plant that will dismantle the shells, neutralize the agent in water, and add bacteria to convert remaining chemicals into a product that can then be disposed of at a hazardous waste dump.
Pueblo expects to finish the job in 2019, over 55 years after some of the weapons were made.
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5:03

The Chemical Brothers - Free Yourself

The Chemical Brothers - Free Yourself

The Chemical Brothers - Free Yourself

OFFICIAL VIDEOCLIP HAS BEEN RELEASED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wzR_BVFsUU
This is NOT an official upload. I uploaded this track for people who don't use Spotify or Apple Music (Currently track is officially available only on these 2 platforms).
I do not own this piece of media, all rights belong to The Chemical BrothersOfficial Website: www.thechemicalbrothers.com
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Chemical Warfare: Nerve Agents 1964 US Army Training Film

more at http://quickfound.net/links/military_news_and_links.html
"FEATURES AND TACTICAL USE OF GA, GB, AND V NERVE AGENTS - HOW AGENTS ENTERBODY AND SYMPTOMS OF POISONING - PROTECTIVE AND FIRST-AID MEASURES AGAINST THEM ."
US ArmyTrainingFilm TF3-3432
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts, and with improved video & sound.
Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).
http...

published: 08 Nov 2015

US Army 23rd Chemical Battalion demonstrate equipment

SHOTLIST
1. Various of US Army's 23rd Chemical Battalion soldiers wearing gas masks while demonstrating their equipment
2. Close-up of bomb on the ground
3. Close-up of member of bomb squad approaching
4. Various of bomb being contained
5. Mid of soldier in an protective suit, drilling at door during demonstration
6. Wide of soldiers in protective suits walking through door
7. Mid of soldier at biochemical containment box
8. Wide of soldiers bagging up hazardous items
9. Mid of a soldier decontaminating another soldier's suit
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lieutenant ColonelDale S. Crockett, Commander, 23rd Chemical Battalion:
"We do that primarily by chemical detection, hazard detection, decontamination which you all, I believe, saw today, at the demonstration that we did, as w...

published: 31 Jul 2015

Our Chemical Lives | Are chemicals hurting us?

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe. It’s the chemical soup of modern life and it’s virtually impossible to escape them.
A large proportion of these chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. They mimic our hormones and disrupt virtually every aspect of human health – beginning at our most vulnerable time, in the womb.
Experts believe the rise in the use of industrial chemicals is linked to issues like lower IQ, cancer and reproductive problems.
In this special edition of Catalyst, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the safety of these chemicals , and compares the level of chemicals in her own body with clean living convert and media personality Sarah Wilson. Is there adequate regulation and testing, or are we in the mid...

published: 31 Mar 2015

Chilling Legacy of US Chemical Warfare in Vietnam

Agent Orange: The US herbicidal compound known as Agent Orange has scarred Vietnam
July 2004
For downloads and more information visit http://www.journeyman.tv/15634/short-films/agent-orange.html
The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War means that for many the war never ended. They're still suffering the effects of chemical warfare.
"I try hard to improve our life but we cannot," sobs Mr Quy. His stomach, liver and lungs are riddled with cancer and the hospital refuses to treat him. Now he's too weak to care for his severely handicapped children. He believes it was his exposure to Agent Orange during the war which blighted his family. His only hope is that the law suit against the US companies who manufactured Agent Orange will succeed. But many are angry that it's taking so long ...

published: 21 Jan 2008

2,600 tons of chemical weapons to be destroyed in Colorado | Mashable

The U.S. will be destroying its largest remaining stockpile of artillery shells. The Pueblo Chemical Depot in southern Colorado plans to neutralize 2,600 tons of mustard agent starting in March. This is due to a Chemical Weapons Convention deadline that was set in 1997 to destroy the weapons by 2012.
The U.S., Russia, Libya and Iraq have all missed the deadline. The cost of safely destroying the weapons has slowed down the process. Libya expects to finish by 2016 and Russia in 2020.
The army plans to use 2 methods to eliminate the stockpile. One method is by using an explosion chamber to tear open the shells and neutralize the mustard agent with chemicals. The other is by running a $4.5 billion plant that will dismantle the shells, neutralize the agent in water, and add bacteria to conv...

published: 04 Feb 2015

The Chemical Brothers - Free Yourself

OFFICIAL VIDEOCLIP HAS BEEN RELEASED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wzR_BVFsUU
This is NOT an official upload. I uploaded this track for people who don't use Spotify or Apple Music (Currently track is officially available only on these 2 platforms).
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Chemical Warfare: Nerve Agents 1964 US Army Training Film

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"FEATURES AND TACTICAL USE OF GA, GB, AND V NERVE AGENTS - HOW AGENTS ENTERBODY AND SYMPTOMS ...

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"FEATURES AND TACTICAL USE OF GA, GB, AND V NERVE AGENTS - HOW AGENTS ENTERBODY AND SYMPTOMS OF POISONING - PROTECTIVE AND FIRST-AID MEASURES AGAINST THEM ."
US ArmyTrainingFilm TF3-3432
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts, and with improved video & sound.
Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve_agent
Wikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Nerve agents are a class of phosphorus-containing organic chemicals (organophosphates) that disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer messages to organs. The disruption is caused by blocking acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that normally relaxes the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.
As chemical weapons, they are classified as weapons of mass destruction by the United Nations according to UN Resolution 687 (passed in April 1991) and their production and stockpiling was outlawed by the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993; the Chemical Weapons Convention officially took effect on April 29, 1997.
Poisoning by a nerve agent leads to contraction of pupils, profuse salivation, convulsions, involuntary urination and defecation, and eventual death by asphyxiation as control is lost over respiratory muscles. Some nerve agents are readily vaporized or aerosolized and the primary portal of entry into the body is the respiratory system. Nerve agents can also be absorbed through the skin, requiring that those likely to be subjected to such agents wear a full body suit in addition to a respirator...Biological effects
As their name suggests, nerve agents attack the nervous system of the human body. All such agents function the same way: by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase which is responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine (ACh) in the synapse. ACh gives the signal for muscles to contract, preventing them from relaxing.
Initial symptoms following exposure to nerve agents (like sarin) are a runny nose, tightness in the chest, and constriction of the pupils. Soon after, the victim will then have difficulty breathing and will experience nausea and drooling. As the victim continues to lose control of his or her bodily functions, he or she will involuntarily salivate, lacrimate, urinate, defecate, and experience gastrointestinal pain and vomiting. Blisters and burning of the eyes and/or lungs may also occur. This phase is followed by initially myoclonic jerks followed by status epilepticus. Death then comes via complete respiratory depression, most likely via the excessive peripheral activity at the neuromuscular junction of the diaphragm.
The effects of nerve agents are very long lasting and cumulative (increased by successive exposures) and survivors of nerve agent poisoning almost invariably suffer chronic neurological damage. This neurological damage can also lead to continuing psychiatric effects.
Mechanism of action
When a normally functioning motor nerve is stimulated it releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which transmits the impulse to a muscle or organ. Once the impulse is sent, the enzyme acetylcholinesterase immediately breaks down the acetylcholine in order to allow the muscle or organ to relax.
Nerve agents disrupt the nervous system by inhibiting the function of acetylcholinesterase by forming a covalent bond with the site of the enzyme where acetylcholine normally undergoes hydrolysis (breaks down). The structures of the complexes of soman (one of the most toxic nerve agents) with acetylcholinesterase from Torpedo californica have been solved by X-ray crystallography (PDB codes: 2wfz, 2wg0, 2wg1, and 1som). The mechanism of action of soman could be seen on example of 2wfz. The result is that acetylcholine builds up and continues to act so that any nerve impulses are continually transmitted and muscle contractions do not stop.
This same action also occurs at the gland and organ levels, resulting in uncontrolled drooling, tearing of the eyes (lacrimation) and excess production of mucus from the nose (rhinorrhea).
AntidotesAtropine and related anticholinergic drugs act as antidotes to nerve agent poisoning because they block acetylcholine receptors, but they are poisonous in their own right...

more at http://quickfound.net/links/military_news_and_links.html
"FEATURES AND TACTICAL USE OF GA, GB, AND V NERVE AGENTS - HOW AGENTS ENTERBODY AND SYMPTOMS OF POISONING - PROTECTIVE AND FIRST-AID MEASURES AGAINST THEM ."
US ArmyTrainingFilm TF3-3432
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts, and with improved video & sound.
Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve_agent
Wikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Nerve agents are a class of phosphorus-containing organic chemicals (organophosphates) that disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer messages to organs. The disruption is caused by blocking acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that normally relaxes the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.
As chemical weapons, they are classified as weapons of mass destruction by the United Nations according to UN Resolution 687 (passed in April 1991) and their production and stockpiling was outlawed by the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993; the Chemical Weapons Convention officially took effect on April 29, 1997.
Poisoning by a nerve agent leads to contraction of pupils, profuse salivation, convulsions, involuntary urination and defecation, and eventual death by asphyxiation as control is lost over respiratory muscles. Some nerve agents are readily vaporized or aerosolized and the primary portal of entry into the body is the respiratory system. Nerve agents can also be absorbed through the skin, requiring that those likely to be subjected to such agents wear a full body suit in addition to a respirator...Biological effects
As their name suggests, nerve agents attack the nervous system of the human body. All such agents function the same way: by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase which is responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine (ACh) in the synapse. ACh gives the signal for muscles to contract, preventing them from relaxing.
Initial symptoms following exposure to nerve agents (like sarin) are a runny nose, tightness in the chest, and constriction of the pupils. Soon after, the victim will then have difficulty breathing and will experience nausea and drooling. As the victim continues to lose control of his or her bodily functions, he or she will involuntarily salivate, lacrimate, urinate, defecate, and experience gastrointestinal pain and vomiting. Blisters and burning of the eyes and/or lungs may also occur. This phase is followed by initially myoclonic jerks followed by status epilepticus. Death then comes via complete respiratory depression, most likely via the excessive peripheral activity at the neuromuscular junction of the diaphragm.
The effects of nerve agents are very long lasting and cumulative (increased by successive exposures) and survivors of nerve agent poisoning almost invariably suffer chronic neurological damage. This neurological damage can also lead to continuing psychiatric effects.
Mechanism of action
When a normally functioning motor nerve is stimulated it releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which transmits the impulse to a muscle or organ. Once the impulse is sent, the enzyme acetylcholinesterase immediately breaks down the acetylcholine in order to allow the muscle or organ to relax.
Nerve agents disrupt the nervous system by inhibiting the function of acetylcholinesterase by forming a covalent bond with the site of the enzyme where acetylcholine normally undergoes hydrolysis (breaks down). The structures of the complexes of soman (one of the most toxic nerve agents) with acetylcholinesterase from Torpedo californica have been solved by X-ray crystallography (PDB codes: 2wfz, 2wg0, 2wg1, and 1som). The mechanism of action of soman could be seen on example of 2wfz. The result is that acetylcholine builds up and continues to act so that any nerve impulses are continually transmitted and muscle contractions do not stop.
This same action also occurs at the gland and organ levels, resulting in uncontrolled drooling, tearing of the eyes (lacrimation) and excess production of mucus from the nose (rhinorrhea).
AntidotesAtropine and related anticholinergic drugs act as antidotes to nerve agent poisoning because they block acetylcholine receptors, but they are poisonous in their own right...

SHOTLIST
1. Various of US Army's 23rd Chemical Battalion soldiers wearing gas masks while demonstrating their equipment
2. Close-up of bomb on the ground
3. Close-up of member of bomb squad approaching
4. Various of bomb being contained
5. Mid of soldier in an protective suit, drilling at door during demonstration
6. Wide of soldiers in protective suits walking through door
7. Mid of soldier at biochemical containment box
8. Wide of soldiers bagging up hazardous items
9. Mid of a soldier decontaminating another soldier's suit
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lieutenant ColonelDale S. Crockett, Commander, 23rd Chemical Battalion:
"We do that primarily by chemical detection, hazard detection, decontamination which you all, I believe, saw today, at the demonstration that we did, as well as support to consequence management operations in the Republic of Korea, and that is our focus."
11. Various of soldiers participating in a ceremony to mark the 23rd Chemical Battalion's return to South Korea
STORYLINE
The US military's 23rd Chemical Battalion took part in an anti-chemical drill in Euijeongbu, South Korea on Thursday as tensions on the Korean peninsula reached their peak.
The 23rd Chemical Battalion left South Korea in 2004 when they redeployed to the US, but 250 soldiers have now returned to the US military base, Camp Stanley, in Euijeongbu, to reinforce the US commitment to the US-South Korea alliance.
Battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dale S. Crockett, said the unit specialises in chemical and hazard detection, decontamination and providing "support to consequence management operations".
South Korea's defence minister said Thursday, that North Korea had moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, but he added that it is not capable of hitting the United States and there are no signs that Pyongyang is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
The report came hours after North Korea's military warned that it has been authorised to attack the US using "smaller, lighter and diversified" nuclear weapons.
It was the North's latest war cry against America in recent weeks, with the added suggestion that it had improved its nuclear technology.
South KoreanDefence MinisterKim Kwan-jin dismissed reports in Japanese media that the missile could be a KN-08, which is believed to be a long-range missile that if operable could hit the United States.
Experts say North Korea has not demonstrated that it has missiles capable of long range or accuracy.
Some suspect that long-range missiles unveiled by Pyongyang at a parade last year were actually mock-ups.
Kim said the South Korean military has spotted no signs that North Korea is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
Those signs include the mobilisation of a number of units, including supply and rear troops, but South Korean military officials have found no such preparations in North Korea, he said.
The Pentagon announced that it will deploy a missile defence system to the US Pacific territory of Guam to strengthen regional protection against a possible attack.
Pyongyang has been railing against joint US and South Korean military exercises taking place in South Korea and has expressed anger over tightened United Nations sanctions for its February nuclear test.
This spring's annual US-South Korea drills have incorporated fighter jets and nuclear-capable stealth bombers, though the allies insist they are routine exercises.
Pyongyang calls them rehearsals for a northward invasion.
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SHOTLIST
1. Various of US Army's 23rd Chemical Battalion soldiers wearing gas masks while demonstrating their equipment
2. Close-up of bomb on the ground
3. Close-up of member of bomb squad approaching
4. Various of bomb being contained
5. Mid of soldier in an protective suit, drilling at door during demonstration
6. Wide of soldiers in protective suits walking through door
7. Mid of soldier at biochemical containment box
8. Wide of soldiers bagging up hazardous items
9. Mid of a soldier decontaminating another soldier's suit
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lieutenant ColonelDale S. Crockett, Commander, 23rd Chemical Battalion:
"We do that primarily by chemical detection, hazard detection, decontamination which you all, I believe, saw today, at the demonstration that we did, as well as support to consequence management operations in the Republic of Korea, and that is our focus."
11. Various of soldiers participating in a ceremony to mark the 23rd Chemical Battalion's return to South Korea
STORYLINE
The US military's 23rd Chemical Battalion took part in an anti-chemical drill in Euijeongbu, South Korea on Thursday as tensions on the Korean peninsula reached their peak.
The 23rd Chemical Battalion left South Korea in 2004 when they redeployed to the US, but 250 soldiers have now returned to the US military base, Camp Stanley, in Euijeongbu, to reinforce the US commitment to the US-South Korea alliance.
Battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dale S. Crockett, said the unit specialises in chemical and hazard detection, decontamination and providing "support to consequence management operations".
South Korea's defence minister said Thursday, that North Korea had moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, but he added that it is not capable of hitting the United States and there are no signs that Pyongyang is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
The report came hours after North Korea's military warned that it has been authorised to attack the US using "smaller, lighter and diversified" nuclear weapons.
It was the North's latest war cry against America in recent weeks, with the added suggestion that it had improved its nuclear technology.
South KoreanDefence MinisterKim Kwan-jin dismissed reports in Japanese media that the missile could be a KN-08, which is believed to be a long-range missile that if operable could hit the United States.
Experts say North Korea has not demonstrated that it has missiles capable of long range or accuracy.
Some suspect that long-range missiles unveiled by Pyongyang at a parade last year were actually mock-ups.
Kim said the South Korean military has spotted no signs that North Korea is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
Those signs include the mobilisation of a number of units, including supply and rear troops, but South Korean military officials have found no such preparations in North Korea, he said.
The Pentagon announced that it will deploy a missile defence system to the US Pacific territory of Guam to strengthen regional protection against a possible attack.
Pyongyang has been railing against joint US and South Korean military exercises taking place in South Korea and has expressed anger over tightened United Nations sanctions for its February nuclear test.
This spring's annual US-South Korea drills have incorporated fighter jets and nuclear-capable stealth bombers, though the allies insist they are routine exercises.
Pyongyang calls them rehearsals for a northward invasion.
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Our Chemical Lives | Are chemicals hurting us?

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe. It’s the chemical soup of modern life and it’s virtuall...

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe. It’s the chemical soup of modern life and it’s virtually impossible to escape them.
A large proportion of these chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. They mimic our hormones and disrupt virtually every aspect of human health – beginning at our most vulnerable time, in the womb.
Experts believe the rise in the use of industrial chemicals is linked to issues like lower IQ, cancer and reproductive problems.
In this special edition of Catalyst, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the safety of these chemicals , and compares the level of chemicals in her own body with clean living convert and media personality Sarah Wilson. Is there adequate regulation and testing, or are we in the midst of an uncontrolled, human experiment?

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe. It’s the chemical soup of modern life and it’s virtually impossible to escape them.
A large proportion of these chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. They mimic our hormones and disrupt virtually every aspect of human health – beginning at our most vulnerable time, in the womb.
Experts believe the rise in the use of industrial chemicals is linked to issues like lower IQ, cancer and reproductive problems.
In this special edition of Catalyst, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the safety of these chemicals , and compares the level of chemicals in her own body with clean living convert and media personality Sarah Wilson. Is there adequate regulation and testing, or are we in the midst of an uncontrolled, human experiment?

Chilling Legacy of US Chemical Warfare in Vietnam

Agent Orange: The US herbicidal compound known as Agent Orange has scarred Vietnam
July 2004
For downloads and more information visit http://www.journeyman.tv...

Agent Orange: The US herbicidal compound known as Agent Orange has scarred Vietnam
July 2004
For downloads and more information visit http://www.journeyman.tv/15634/short-films/agent-orange.html
The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War means that for many the war never ended. They're still suffering the effects of chemical warfare.
"I try hard to improve our life but we cannot," sobs Mr Quy. His stomach, liver and lungs are riddled with cancer and the hospital refuses to treat him. Now he's too weak to care for his severely handicapped children. He believes it was his exposure to Agent Orange during the war which blighted his family. His only hope is that the law suit against the US companies who manufactured Agent Orange will succeed. But many are angry that it's taking so long to receive compensation. As the Head of the Association for Victims of Agent Orange states: "The Vietnamese people have suffered but unfortunately, the Americans have avoided their responsibility."
ABC Australia - Ref. 2373

Agent Orange: The US herbicidal compound known as Agent Orange has scarred Vietnam
July 2004
For downloads and more information visit http://www.journeyman.tv/15634/short-films/agent-orange.html
The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War means that for many the war never ended. They're still suffering the effects of chemical warfare.
"I try hard to improve our life but we cannot," sobs Mr Quy. His stomach, liver and lungs are riddled with cancer and the hospital refuses to treat him. Now he's too weak to care for his severely handicapped children. He believes it was his exposure to Agent Orange during the war which blighted his family. His only hope is that the law suit against the US companies who manufactured Agent Orange will succeed. But many are angry that it's taking so long to receive compensation. As the Head of the Association for Victims of Agent Orange states: "The Vietnamese people have suffered but unfortunately, the Americans have avoided their responsibility."
ABC Australia - Ref. 2373

The U.S. will be destroying its largest remaining stockpile of artillery shells. The Pueblo Chemical Depot in southern Colorado plans to neutralize 2,600 tons of mustard agent starting in March. This is due to a Chemical Weapons Convention deadline that was set in 1997 to destroy the weapons by 2012.
The U.S., Russia, Libya and Iraq have all missed the deadline. The cost of safely destroying the weapons has slowed down the process. Libya expects to finish by 2016 and Russia in 2020.
The army plans to use 2 methods to eliminate the stockpile. One method is by using an explosion chamber to tear open the shells and neutralize the mustard agent with chemicals. The other is by running a $4.5 billion plant that will dismantle the shells, neutralize the agent in water, and add bacteria to convert remaining chemicals into a product that can then be disposed of at a hazardous waste dump.
Pueblo expects to finish the job in 2019, over 55 years after some of the weapons were made.
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The U.S. will be destroying its largest remaining stockpile of artillery shells. The Pueblo Chemical Depot in southern Colorado plans to neutralize 2,600 tons of mustard agent starting in March. This is due to a Chemical Weapons Convention deadline that was set in 1997 to destroy the weapons by 2012.
The U.S., Russia, Libya and Iraq have all missed the deadline. The cost of safely destroying the weapons has slowed down the process. Libya expects to finish by 2016 and Russia in 2020.
The army plans to use 2 methods to eliminate the stockpile. One method is by using an explosion chamber to tear open the shells and neutralize the mustard agent with chemicals. The other is by running a $4.5 billion plant that will dismantle the shells, neutralize the agent in water, and add bacteria to convert remaining chemicals into a product that can then be disposed of at a hazardous waste dump.
Pueblo expects to finish the job in 2019, over 55 years after some of the weapons were made.
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The Chemical Brothers - Free Yourself

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I do not own this piece of media, all rights belong to The Chemical BrothersOfficial Website: www.thechemicalbrothers.com
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Chemical Warfare: Nerve Agents 1964 US Army Training Film

more at http://quickfound.net/links/military_news_and_links.html
"FEATURES AND TACTICAL USE OF GA, GB, AND V NERVE AGENTS - HOW AGENTS ENTERBODY AND SYMPTOMS OF POISONING - PROTECTIVE AND FIRST-AID MEASURES AGAINST THEM ."
US ArmyTrainingFilm TF3-3432
Reupload of a previously uploaded film, in one piece instead of multiple parts, and with improved video & sound.
Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.
The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve_agent
Wikipedia license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Nerve agents are a class of phosphorus-containing organic chemicals (organophosphates) that disrupt the mechanism by which nerves transfer messages to organs. The disruption is caused by blocking acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that normally relaxes the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter.
As chemical weapons, they are classified as weapons of mass destruction by the United Nations according to UN Resolution 687 (passed in April 1991) and their production and stockpiling was outlawed by the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993; the Chemical Weapons Convention officially took effect on April 29, 1997.
Poisoning by a nerve agent leads to contraction of pupils, profuse salivation, convulsions, involuntary urination and defecation, and eventual death by asphyxiation as control is lost over respiratory muscles. Some nerve agents are readily vaporized or aerosolized and the primary portal of entry into the body is the respiratory system. Nerve agents can also be absorbed through the skin, requiring that those likely to be subjected to such agents wear a full body suit in addition to a respirator...Biological effects
As their name suggests, nerve agents attack the nervous system of the human body. All such agents function the same way: by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase which is responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine (ACh) in the synapse. ACh gives the signal for muscles to contract, preventing them from relaxing.
Initial symptoms following exposure to nerve agents (like sarin) are a runny nose, tightness in the chest, and constriction of the pupils. Soon after, the victim will then have difficulty breathing and will experience nausea and drooling. As the victim continues to lose control of his or her bodily functions, he or she will involuntarily salivate, lacrimate, urinate, defecate, and experience gastrointestinal pain and vomiting. Blisters and burning of the eyes and/or lungs may also occur. This phase is followed by initially myoclonic jerks followed by status epilepticus. Death then comes via complete respiratory depression, most likely via the excessive peripheral activity at the neuromuscular junction of the diaphragm.
The effects of nerve agents are very long lasting and cumulative (increased by successive exposures) and survivors of nerve agent poisoning almost invariably suffer chronic neurological damage. This neurological damage can also lead to continuing psychiatric effects.
Mechanism of action
When a normally functioning motor nerve is stimulated it releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which transmits the impulse to a muscle or organ. Once the impulse is sent, the enzyme acetylcholinesterase immediately breaks down the acetylcholine in order to allow the muscle or organ to relax.
Nerve agents disrupt the nervous system by inhibiting the function of acetylcholinesterase by forming a covalent bond with the site of the enzyme where acetylcholine normally undergoes hydrolysis (breaks down). The structures of the complexes of soman (one of the most toxic nerve agents) with acetylcholinesterase from Torpedo californica have been solved by X-ray crystallography (PDB codes: 2wfz, 2wg0, 2wg1, and 1som). The mechanism of action of soman could be seen on example of 2wfz. The result is that acetylcholine builds up and continues to act so that any nerve impulses are continually transmitted and muscle contractions do not stop.
This same action also occurs at the gland and organ levels, resulting in uncontrolled drooling, tearing of the eyes (lacrimation) and excess production of mucus from the nose (rhinorrhea).
AntidotesAtropine and related anticholinergic drugs act as antidotes to nerve agent poisoning because they block acetylcholine receptors, but they are poisonous in their own right...

US Army 23rd Chemical Battalion demonstrate equipment

SHOTLIST
1. Various of US Army's 23rd Chemical Battalion soldiers wearing gas masks while demonstrating their equipment
2. Close-up of bomb on the ground
3. Close-up of member of bomb squad approaching
4. Various of bomb being contained
5. Mid of soldier in an protective suit, drilling at door during demonstration
6. Wide of soldiers in protective suits walking through door
7. Mid of soldier at biochemical containment box
8. Wide of soldiers bagging up hazardous items
9. Mid of a soldier decontaminating another soldier's suit
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lieutenant ColonelDale S. Crockett, Commander, 23rd Chemical Battalion:
"We do that primarily by chemical detection, hazard detection, decontamination which you all, I believe, saw today, at the demonstration that we did, as well as support to consequence management operations in the Republic of Korea, and that is our focus."
11. Various of soldiers participating in a ceremony to mark the 23rd Chemical Battalion's return to South Korea
STORYLINE
The US military's 23rd Chemical Battalion took part in an anti-chemical drill in Euijeongbu, South Korea on Thursday as tensions on the Korean peninsula reached their peak.
The 23rd Chemical Battalion left South Korea in 2004 when they redeployed to the US, but 250 soldiers have now returned to the US military base, Camp Stanley, in Euijeongbu, to reinforce the US commitment to the US-South Korea alliance.
Battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dale S. Crockett, said the unit specialises in chemical and hazard detection, decontamination and providing "support to consequence management operations".
South Korea's defence minister said Thursday, that North Korea had moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, but he added that it is not capable of hitting the United States and there are no signs that Pyongyang is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
The report came hours after North Korea's military warned that it has been authorised to attack the US using "smaller, lighter and diversified" nuclear weapons.
It was the North's latest war cry against America in recent weeks, with the added suggestion that it had improved its nuclear technology.
South KoreanDefence MinisterKim Kwan-jin dismissed reports in Japanese media that the missile could be a KN-08, which is believed to be a long-range missile that if operable could hit the United States.
Experts say North Korea has not demonstrated that it has missiles capable of long range or accuracy.
Some suspect that long-range missiles unveiled by Pyongyang at a parade last year were actually mock-ups.
Kim said the South Korean military has spotted no signs that North Korea is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
Those signs include the mobilisation of a number of units, including supply and rear troops, but South Korean military officials have found no such preparations in North Korea, he said.
The Pentagon announced that it will deploy a missile defence system to the US Pacific territory of Guam to strengthen regional protection against a possible attack.
Pyongyang has been railing against joint US and South Korean military exercises taking place in South Korea and has expressed anger over tightened United Nations sanctions for its February nuclear test.
This spring's annual US-South Korea drills have incorporated fighter jets and nuclear-capable stealth bombers, though the allies insist they are routine exercises.
Pyongyang calls them rehearsals for a northward invasion.
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Our Chemical Lives | Are chemicals hurting us?

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe. It’s the chemical soup of modern life and it’s virtually impossible to escape them.
A large proportion of these chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. They mimic our hormones and disrupt virtually every aspect of human health – beginning at our most vulnerable time, in the womb.
Experts believe the rise in the use of industrial chemicals is linked to issues like lower IQ, cancer and reproductive problems.
In this special edition of Catalyst, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the safety of these chemicals , and compares the level of chemicals in her own body with clean living convert and media personality Sarah Wilson. Is there adequate regulation and testing, or are we in the midst of an uncontrolled, human experiment?

Chilling Legacy of US Chemical Warfare in Vietnam

Agent Orange: The US herbicidal compound known as Agent Orange has scarred Vietnam
July 2004
For downloads and more information visit http://www.journeyman.tv/15634/short-films/agent-orange.html
The use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War means that for many the war never ended. They're still suffering the effects of chemical warfare.
"I try hard to improve our life but we cannot," sobs Mr Quy. His stomach, liver and lungs are riddled with cancer and the hospital refuses to treat him. Now he's too weak to care for his severely handicapped children. He believes it was his exposure to Agent Orange during the war which blighted his family. His only hope is that the law suit against the US companies who manufactured Agent Orange will succeed. But many are angry that it's taking so long to receive compensation. As the Head of the Association for Victims of Agent Orange states: "The Vietnamese people have suffered but unfortunately, the Americans have avoided their responsibility."
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2,600 tons of chemical weapons to be destroyed in Colorado | Mashable

The U.S. will be destroying its largest remaining stockpile of artillery shells. The Pueblo Chemical Depot in southern Colorado plans to neutralize 2,600 tons of mustard agent starting in March. This is due to a Chemical Weapons Convention deadline that was set in 1997 to destroy the weapons by 2012.
The U.S., Russia, Libya and Iraq have all missed the deadline. The cost of safely destroying the weapons has slowed down the process. Libya expects to finish by 2016 and Russia in 2020.
The army plans to use 2 methods to eliminate the stockpile. One method is by using an explosion chamber to tear open the shells and neutralize the mustard agent with chemicals. The other is by running a $4.5 billion plant that will dismantle the shells, neutralize the agent in water, and add bacteria to convert remaining chemicals into a product that can then be disposed of at a hazardous waste dump.
Pueblo expects to finish the job in 2019, over 55 years after some of the weapons were made.
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The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music band composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons originating in Manchester in 1989. Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture. In the UK, they have had six number one albums and 13 top 20 singles, including two number ones.

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Ed Simons was born in Herne Hill, South London on 9 June 1970 to a barrister mother and a father who were not around much when Simons was growing up. Simons' two main interests when he was young were aeroplanes and musicals. Simons attended two South London public schools, Alleyn's School and Dulwich College. During his school years, he developed a fondness for rare groove and hip hop music, having frequented a club called The Mud Club from the age of 14. By the time he left school, his two main musical interests were two Manchester bands, New Order and The Smiths. After finishing school with 11 O levels and three A-levels, he continued on to study history, especially late medieval history, at the University of Manchester.

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